Schoharie County, NY septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Schoharie County, New York are permitted by Schoharie County Department of Health under 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Schoharie County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses New York state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 29,714

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Schoharie County: $350. New York average: $309.

Local rules

Has local Sanitary Code Article III governing sewage disposal.

What SepticPro has on file for Schoharie County

  • 6 permit fees with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • Setback distances
  • Soil and perc test requirements
  • Allowed system types
  • System design rules
  • Inspection requirements
  • Maintenance and pumping rules
  • Point-of-sale rules
  • Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Schoharie County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Schoharie County Department of Health. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other New York counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Schoharie County Department of Health before applying.